Join us at the Horseman's Symposium, where education meets inspiration. This unique event brings together renowned horse trainers from various disciplines, all dedicated to the core principles of Horsemanship. Dive deep into the world of horse psychology, behavior, and performance in a relaxed, yet enlightening atmosphere. It's more than just a gathering – it's an opportunity to explore every aspect of the equine-human connection.
Tickets
Fri, Sep 26The Horse First Farm
Sat, Sep 27The Horse First Farm
The Presenters
FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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Horsemanship
Ryan Rose
Rose Horsemanship
Ryan Rose is a renowned horse trainer and clinician, starting his career in 2005. He honed his horsemanship skills under the guidance of experts like Pat Parelli. Ryan offers in-depth workshops and training programs in Wisconsin, focusing on creating strong partnerships between horses and their owners. He's also a competitive ranch versatility participant. Beyond training, Ryan has a significant online presence with a large YouTube following and a dedicated Patreon community, where he shares horsemanship knowledge and training tips. His approach centers on strengthening the connection between horses and humans.
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Reining
Craig Johnson
Reining
Considered to have achieved mastery by many of his peers, in Reining, Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Versatility Ranch Horse, Cowboy Dressage, and All Around Horsemanship, Craig Johnson has earned his spot among the elite group of horsemen, who can claim the title of $1 Million Dollar Rider. Few individuals have trained, shown, earned and competed and maintained a career at such a high level in the professional horse industry.
While Craig continues to train and compete, his passion lies in teaching people how to bring out the best in their own horses. From recreational riders to fellow professionals, Craig’s tried and proven system, based on the discipline required and concepts of reining and ranch riding, will bring out the very best in a horse and rider.
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Stockmanship
Nate Bowers
Stockmanship
Nate Bowers is a full-time rancher and professional horseman from Fort Collins, Colorado. Nate has been training dogs and horses for practical ranch work and competition for over 20 years. Most recently, Nate has trained the horses used by the Denver Broncos for promotional advertisement and commercials. He is also a well known driving horse clinician and colt starting judge.
Nate enjoys teaching and introducing people to practical stockman-ship and horsemanship. Nate believes that horses and dogs are the best way to manage his herd of commercial cows in the Colorado mountains. There is no man made intervention that can compete with a horse and a dog that are functioning as partners.Simplicity and practicality are the most important qualities of Nate’s career and he is looking forward to sharing his thoughts on starting and using stock dogs. Any good horsemanship will be purely accidental.
Emily Rose
Reaching Strides Rehab
Dr. Emily Rose, PT, DPT, CERP holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and is a Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Dr. Rose is the owner of Reaching Strides Equine Rehabilitation LLC which offers Physical Therapy services from rehabilitation to performance improvement for both horse and rider in Wisconsin and Florida. Emily also travels nationally and internationally teaching workshops and clinics with a focus on preventative wellness and biomechanics for the sport horse and rider. She is an instructor for the University of Tennessee Equine Rehabilitation Certificate Program, which is recognized as the premiere program in equine rehabilitation globally. Dr. Rose is an active rider herself and competes in Dressage earning her USDF Bronze Medal rider achievement award. Dr. Rose and her husband, Ryan Rose, own and operate Rose Horsemanship Center in Brooklyn, WI which is a full service training and rehabilitation facility.
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Equine Sports Medicine
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Barend Heilbron
Dressage
An accomplished rider, instructor and trainer, Barend graduated from the Dutch Equestrian Center NHC, where he achieved the highest level, after which, in 1986, he moved to the U.S. from Holland. He has competed successfully at all levels including FEI and has trained horses up to Grand Prix. As an instructor, Barend is kind and thoughtful, training his students using classical techniques. He and his wife, Anne-Marie, run Island Farm, a dressage facility in Ocala, FL.
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Dressage
Agenda
September 26-28, 2025
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The Venue
The Horse First Farm
5594 Alpine Rd.
Brooklyn, WI 53521
Embark on a journey of equine excellence at "The Horse First Farm" during the Horseman's Symposium. Set amidst a tranquil landscape, our facility boasts an exceptional CoverAll indoor arena, an expansive outdoor playground, innovative honeycomb structures, and serene riding trails.
As a participant, immerse yourself in an experience where learning, growth, and connection unfold in a community passionate about horses. This harmonious blend of professional amenities and natural beauty provides an unforgettable backdrop for both horse and rider.
Join us at The Horse First Farm for the Horseman's Symposium, where each visit is not just an event, but a journey into the heart of horsemanship.
